Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Discontinued: This course has no new intake. This information is provided for continuing students
Course Description:
Please Note: this course will no longer be offered. It is replaced by the Professional Doctorate in Design. The Faculty of Design offers a Professional Doctorate in Design degree on a full-time basis only. The policy for the degree sets out the regulations governing this qualification.
Aims & Objectives:
The Professional Doctorate of Design program recognises the practice of design as a legitimate form of research i.e. it consists of creative work undertaken in a systematic manner leading to the generation of new design ‘knowledge’ - ideas, images, processes and products. Such knowledge and skill acquisition are integrated within design practice, and viewed as integral components of practical design projects. This project-based structure reflects international practice in both the design industry and education; with the knowledge and skills to be acquired being those of emerging significance to the profession within a world market.
Course Structure:
All candidates are expected to demonstrate satisfactory progress on an annual basis. To be assessed for a Doctor of Design, candidates must present a designed outcome and project document carried out under Swinburne staff supervision.
Units of Study:
Semester 1 HDR904 Advanced Design Research Methods Students must undertake Advanced Design Research Methods and pass all assessment tasks before applying for the Major Design Research Project. Semesters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 HDR905 Major Design Research Project
Career Opportunities:
By allowing you to take charge of your professional development in design, this course opens the path to promotion and higher engagement in design practice, design research or design education.
Entry Requirements:
A master degree in design or a design-related area from a recognised tertiary institution plus industry experience. A person whose first language is not English must provide such evidence of competence in the English language as is required by the Committee, on the advice of Swinburne International, before admission to candidature will be approved.
Further information:
Tel: 1300 368 777 Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au Submit an Online Enquiry
